Assistant Manager / Manager (Research Security Management)

National University Of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The National University of Singapore is seeking an Assistant Manager / Manager (Research Security Management) to develop and enforce research security policies, oversee risk assessment of collaborations and grants, and ensure regulatory compliance across the university.

You will collaborate with faculty and administrative units, maintain documentation, and contribute to training programs in risk management, with proficiency in English and Chinese preferred.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to communicate and document risk assessment findings.
• Experience in policy implementation and compliance workflows.
• Ability to work with diverse university stakeholders including faculty and staff.

Responsibilities

• Policy implementation: Collaborate with research and administrative units to execute research security procedures and protocols, including supporting regular management meetings and reporting requirements.
• Pre-project assessment and post-approval monitoring: Liaise with research teams and conduct fact-finding for initial risk assessment of research activities with potential research security risks.
• Training and awareness: Craft informative materials and update training programmes to promote awareness amongst the university research community on the importance and requirements of research security.
• Case documentation and archival: Maintain consistent and reliable documentation on research security cases and archive such documentation in the unit's database.

Skills

Communication

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Collaboration

Confidentiality

Education

Recognised degree in science or engineering

Job description

Job Title: Assistant Manager / Manager (Research Security Management)

University-Level Unit: Office of the Deputy President(Res&Tech)

Faculty/Department-Level Unit: Office of the Deputy President(Res&Tech)

Employee Category: Executive & Administrative

Posting Start Date: 27/08/2026

Location_ONB: Kent Ridge Campus

Job De ion

The candidate will execute protocols to manage and reduce potential research security risks related to research collaborations and grant applications by the university's research community, such as research activities undertaken with or funded by external parties. This role involves liaising with faculty and staff to ensure compliance with related university regulations and research security workflows to foster risk mitigated research environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in risk assessment and mitigation and regulatory compliance and/or working experience in research management in a university or academic environment, along with excellent communication skills and proficiency in both English and Chinese languages.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Policy implementation: Collaborate with research and administrative units to execute research security-related procedures and protocols, including supporting regular management meetings and reporting requirements.
• Pre-project assessment and post-approval monitoring: Liaise with research teams and conduct fact-finding for initial risk assessment of research activities with potential research security risks. For screened projects that are approved to proceed, support the monitoring of risk mitigation measures over the project periods.
• Training and awareness: Craft informative materials and update training programmes to promote awareness amongst the university research community on the importance and requirements of research security.
• Case documentation and archival: Maintain consistent and reliable documentation on research security cases and archive such documentation in the unit's database.

Qualifications

• Recognised degree in science or engineering discipline preferred;
• At least 3 years working experience in research management/administration or similar roles in compliance/administration;
• Experience in research-related functions in higher education sector or research contracts/grants management will be an advantage;
• Knowledge or experience in executing policies and procedures relating to university administration or workflow compliance;
• Strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills and ability to work collaboratively in a diverse environment;
• Meticulous, independent and organised individual with the ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion that is necessary for this job function;
• Proficiency in both English and Chinese languages will be preferred.

More Information

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: Office of the Deputy President(Res&Tech)

Department : Office of the Deputy President(Res&Tech)

Employee Referral Eligible: No

Job requisition ID : 27484